Science Meetings serve as a platform for fostering knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in textile-related research. Hosted by 2C2T – Centre for Textile Science and Technology, these events bring together renowned scientists, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss emerging trends, share groundbreaking discoveries, and explore real-world applications of advanced textile technologies. This is a free and fully online event that ensures accessibility to a global audience, allowing professionals, students, and innovators from around the world to engage, share insights, and contribute to the future of fibers and textiles.
Textile Design and Fashion
At 2C2T, textile design and fashion are seen as forces that shape not only aesthetics but also functionality, cultural expression, and the way materials interact with our daily lives. Contemporary textile design moves beyond visual appeal, integrating technical knowledge, creativity, sustainability, and a deep understanding of human needs.
The fourth edition of the Science Meetings 2025 focuses on Textile Design and Fashion, highlighting innovative approaches that bridge tradition and technology, craft and science, form and purpose. This event aims to bring together researchers, designers, and creative practitioners to explore new directions in material development, processes, products, and visual narratives that will define the future of fashion and textile design.
Agenda
December 17, 2025 | 14h (GMT)
14h00
Opening Remarks: Introducing 2C2T
Andrea Zille, Ph.D.
Director of 2C2T, University of Minho, Portugal
14h15
Biomaterials and AI as Innovation in Textile and Fashion Design
Cynthia Gómez Ramírez, Ph.D.
Full time Professor inTextile and Sustainable Fashion Design Department, Universidad Iberoamericana CDMX, Mexico
14h45
Brazilian Indigenous Fashion Design — Earth-Centered Perspectives
Julia Valle Noronha, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Fashion Design at the Department of Design, Aalto University, Finland
15h15
A.I. Tools for Experimental Design and Fashion Projects
Roberto Liberti, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Italy
15h45
Coffee Break
15h55
2C2T Research
16h00
2C2T New Perspectives in Fashion and Textile Design Research
Isabel Cabral, Ph.D.
Junior Researcher
16h20
Textile and Fashion Design Research from Waste to Runway
Joana Cunha, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
16h40
Sustainable and Functional Fashion Design: a Natural Dyes Approach
Diana Santiago
Research Fellow (Ph.D. Candidate)
16h50
Smart Printed Textile Design and the Creation of Symbolic Value through Emotional Experience
Manoella Guennes
Research Fellow (Ph.D. Candidate)
17h00
Where Are They Now?
17h05
Embodiment Garment, a Journey
Luisa Mendes Arruda, Ph.D.
Assistant Researcher at ID+ Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture, Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), Portugal
17h20
Closing Remarks
17h30
End of Session
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